1
as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
supporters of preservation hope to recreate the architectural splendor that the old movie theater had when it first opened
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as in to play
to engage in activity for amusement
an old summer resort where families have been recreating for over a century
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or recreate
as in to reconstruct
to make (something) exist or appear to exist again
The museum staff re-created the entire village based on historical drawings and descriptions. The performers re-create famous Civil War battles.
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
Miguel Castro Freitas also recreated the silhouette in his debut spring 2026 collection for the brand, then in a nude fabric embroidered with metallic stars.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026
Wagner gets to work Johnson Wagner made a name for himself the last few years at Golf Channel by re-creating interesting shots viewers had seen earlier during network broadcasts.
—Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Shlesinger emphasized the importance of the film’s setting, explaining that recreating specific details about her childhood in suburban Texas was key to the project.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026
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Gisele Bündchen shared an adorable throwback video of her daughter Vivian recreating her 2016 Olympics cameo.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
Miguel Castro Freitas also recreated the silhouette in his debut spring 2026 collection for the brand, then in a nude fabric embroidered with metallic stars.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026
Wagner gets to work Johnson Wagner made a name for himself the last few years at Golf Channel by re-creating interesting shots viewers had seen earlier during network broadcasts.
—Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Shlesinger emphasized the importance of the film’s setting, explaining that recreating specific details about her childhood in suburban Texas was key to the project.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Recreate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreate. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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